Karachi Bun Kabab (Special Wala) recipe

Karachi Bun Kabab (Special Wala)

by Atlas Burni (@biryaniites)
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
1hr

A special version of the Karachi bun kabab, also known as anday wala burger, featuring a flavorful patty and chutney.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bun kabab)

For chutney

  • 1/4cup
    coriander leaves
  • 1/4cup
    mint leaves
  • 4piece
    green chilli
  • 8clove
    garlic
  • 4piece
    button red chilli
  • 1cup
    yogurt
  • 1/4tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1tbsp
    roasted cumin seed

For bun kebab patty

  • 150g
    chana daal (soaked overnight)
  • 100g
    chicken boneless
  • 150g
    boiled potato
  • 1piece
    bari ilachi
  • 1piece
    cinnamon stick
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tbsp
    coriander leaves
  • 1tbsp
    mint leaves
  • 1piece
    green chilli
  • 1/2tbsp
    cumin seed
  • 5piece
    red button chilli
  • 1/2tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2tbsp
    garam masala
  • 1pinch
    clove powder
  • 2piece
    eggs

For assembling

  • 4piece
    buns
  • 1tbsp
    ghee
  • 1dash
    ketchup
  • 1dash
    chaat masala
  • 1piece
    onion

How to make Karachi Bun Kabab (Special Wala)

Prepare chutney

  1. Blend coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilli, garlic, button red chilli, yogurt, salt, lemon juice, and roasted cumin seed in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

Prepare bun kebab patty

  1. In a pot, boil chana daal, chicken boneless, bari ilachi, cinnamon stick, salt, cumin seeds, and red button chillies in water for about 20 minutes or until the daal is three-quarters done.

  2. Remove bari ilachi and cinnamon stick and let the mixture cool.

  3. In a chopper, blend the boiled potatoes, lentil and chicken mixture, green chilli, mint leaves, coriander leaves, black pepper, garam masala, and clove powder until smooth.

  4. Grease hands with oil and shape the mixture into kababs.

  5. Beat eggs until frothy. Dip the kababs in the eggs and fry in heated ghee until golden brown on both sides.

Assemble the bun kabab

  1. Toast the buns in ghee from both sides.

  2. Apply green chutney on both sides of the buns.

  3. Place a kabab on one side, then add ketchup and onions.

  4. Sprinkle some chaat masala and close with the second half of the bun.

  5. Serve with extra chutney and ketchup.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the chana daal is soaked overnight for better texture.

  2. Adjust the spice level by varying the number of chillies.

  3. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the chutney.